Protest Outcome (Case 4)

Protestor

Protestee

Time

R5

FLOWER

Laser

GBR

169898

KNEALE

Laser

GBR

202316

14/04/2014 19:19:06

Facts Found

The protest was delivered one minute after the end of the protest time limit.The protestor gave evidence that he could not have delivered the protest sooner due to the light wind and distance back from the race area.

The protestor did not hail “Protest”.

Conclusion

There is a good reason to extend the protest time limit. The protestor did not comply with RRS 61.1.